Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Denver NuggetsNuggets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 21 | 32 | 111 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Lakers 116-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nuggets cashed in. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Nuggets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.